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Benefit changes, universal credit and crackdown on fraud: How Labour’s budget impacts benefits
Autumn budget

Benefit changes, universal credit and crackdown on fraud: How Labour’s budget impacts benefits

This is everything chancellor Rachel Reeves had to say about benefits and pensions in the autumn budget – and how it will impact you and your bank account

‘We’re extremely nervous’: Here’s what Labour’s autumn budget might mean for benefit claimants
Autumn budget

‘We’re extremely nervous’: Here’s what Labour’s autumn budget might mean for benefit claimants

This is what the autumn budget could mean for benefit claimants – from the increases that could be seen in April 2025 to tightening of the disability benefits system which could see people miss out on support

DWP benefit payment dates in November 2024 – including possible changes in autumn budget
Benefits

DWP benefit payment dates in November 2024 – including possible changes in autumn budget

Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits and cost of living payments to expect from the DWP in November 2024

Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Cost of living crisis

Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?

What is a warm bank? The places you can go to get warm this winter
Cost of living crisis

What is a warm bank? The places you can go to get warm this winter

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Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2024
Homelessness

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2024

What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
RENTING

What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions

How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024
Pensions

How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024

Energy bills are set to rise this winter. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Cost of living crisis

Energy bills are set to rise this winter. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?

Rents in UK are rising at highest rate in decades. Will they keep going up?
Renting

Rents in UK are rising at highest rate in decades. Will they keep going up?

Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
Bank of England

Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Free school meals

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?

Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP
Department for Work and Pensions

Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP

DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Universal credit

DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know

Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials
Universal credit

Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials

Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Cost of living crisis

Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over

Scottish government is declaring a national housing emergency – but what does it actually mean?
Housing

Scottish government is declaring a national housing emergency – but what does it actually mean?

Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here’s all you need to know
Free school meals

Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here’s all you need to know

How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?
Homelessness

How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?

PIP changes: What is the government planning with the disability benefits system?
Disability benefits

PIP changes: What is the government planning with the disability benefits system?

Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
Social Justice

Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know

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DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024
Housing, benefits and work

DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024

The Beautiful Game: Everything you need to know about Netflix’s new Homeless World Cup film
Homeless World Cup

The Beautiful Game: Everything you need to know about Netflix’s new Homeless World Cup film

UK recession: What is a recession and what does it mean for me?
Cost of living crisis

UK recession: What is a recession and what does it mean for me?

DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end
Benefits

DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end